VMware Certified Instructor

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The VMware Certified Instructor (VCI) certification is the mark of VMware's commitment to training excellence. In combination with our VMware Certified Training Centers (VATC), customers know they are getting world class training. The VCI program is designed to ensure that all instructors meet a defined level of technical knowledge and presentation skills.

Pass the vSphere 6.x Foundations exam with at least a score of 350 or higher. Pass the VCP-DCV exam with at least a score of 350 or higher (whichever the current version is). For more details on the VCI qualifying exams, click here.

Attend and pass a VMware Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW). This portion of the process is by invitation only.

Pass the VCP-Digital Workspace exam with at least a score of 300 or higher (whichever the current version is). For more details on the VCI qualifying exams, click here.

Attend and pass a VMware Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW). This portion of the process is by invitation only.

NOTE: Requirements may differ in certain geographic regions. An instructor who chooses this path will only be allowed to deliver in the Workspace ONE portfolio. Gaining the VCP-DCV, additional certifications and approval from your local VMware education manager will grant access to teach other courses.

In addition to the above requirements, all VCI's must have an association with a 'sponsor' VATC. Each VCI must maintain this affiliation with a VATC, this demonstrates a commitment to deliver courses on a VATC's behalf. VMware Education will only accept applications from the sponsoring VATC management, not the VCI candidate directly. Only VATC's and qualified VCI's may deliver authorized VMware training. VMware Education will not consider any candidate without this sponsorship.

VCIs are required to teach at least a minimum of 30 days per calendar year (if you're in a developed country) and at least a minimum of 15 days per calendar year (if you're in a developing country) in order to maintain their VCI status.

The ICW process is designed to test your technical knowledge of the product and course contents, and close scrutiny of presentation style. An invitation to participate in an ICW will only be given to candidates that meet the above requirements, and only if VMware is taking on new instructors at that time. Note there is a cost associated with attending and ICW. A number of other key areas will also be explored, such as effective question handling, whiteboard skills, learning styles, to name a few. Each ICW is hosted by two senior instructors who will constantly assess your performance throughout the five (5) day course. This process allows VCI candidates to understand the technical detail and scope that is expected from VMware Education.

To submit a VCI application form for NEW candidates, please click here. Please fill out completely and our Delivery Teams will reach out to you directly if your application is accepted. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.